Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast

This Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast is creamy and savory, which includes chicken breasts and mushrooms in a rich gravy. It’s a classic slow cooker dinner, ready in about 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast Ingredients

• 2 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 10.5 ounces cream of mushroom soup
• 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
• 8 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
• 8 ounces onion, cut in half then sliced
• 1 ounce onion soup mix
• ½ cup chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt

How To Make Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast

1. Prepare the crock pot: Spray the inside with nonstick spray.
2. Layer the chicken: Place chicken in the bottom and sprinkle with seasoning salt.
3. Add onions: Cover chicken with sliced onions.
4. Mix and pour sauce: Combine cream of mushroom soup, cream of chicken soup, and onion soup mix. Stir in chicken stock. Spoon mixture over the chicken.
5. Add mushrooms: Top with sliced mushrooms.
6. Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use frozen chicken?
  Yes, add about an extra hour to cooking time and check that chicken reaches 165°F.
• How to make thicker gravy?
  Mix 2 tablespoons flour with ¼ cup cold water and stir into the crock pot during the last hour of cooking.
• What if I don’t have onion soup mix?
  Use ½ cup chopped onion and 2 beef bouillon cubes instead.
• Can I use chicken thighs instead of breasts?
  Yes, thighs add extra flavor and stay moist during slow cooking.

What To Serve With Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast

This creamy chicken is perfect with hearty sides like:

• Mashed potatoes or garlic butter rice
• Roasted green beans or steamed broccoli
• Buttery dinner rolls or cornbread

How To Store Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast

Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

Freeze: Freeze in airtight containers for 2-3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Crock Pot Smothered Chicken Breast Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 310kcal
• Carbohydrates: 14g
• Protein: 42g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 116mg
• Sodium: 1663mg
• Potassium: 943mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 3g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I double this recipe for a crowd?
Yes, use a larger crock pot and extend cooking time slightly if needed.

Do I need to stir during cooking?
No, just layer ingredients, cover, and let the slow cooker do the work.

Can I add vegetables to this recipe?
Yes, add carrots or potatoes at the bottom for a full meal in one pot.

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